Top Horse Camping near Gulfport, MS

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Gulfport, MS (5)

    Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark

    1.

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    14 Reviews
    36 Photos
    112 Saves
    Wiggins, Mississippi

    Flint Creek Campground, located on Highway 29 in Wiggins, Mississippi, and an easy 35 miles north of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, offers water fun for the whole family. The park is comprised of 1900 total acres and features a 650-acre lake with 13 miles of shoreline stocked with bass, bream, crappie and catfish offering excellent fishing 24-hours a day. The lake is also a favorite for boating, water skiing and swimming. Aluminum boat rentals are available.

    Landlubbers can enjoy camping and picnicking all year round. With 152 fully developed camping spurs, 34 vacation cabins, and 12 camphouses, Flint Creek is a terrific place to spend weekends or vacations. Campers can enjoy swimming at their own private beach, or just enjoy nature, taking a hike down the nature trail, fragrant with daisies, honeysuckle, roses and red clover. Wild turkey, deer, squirrels, and ducks and other waterfowl can often be found along the lakeside. At lunch or dinner, enjoy the picnic area equipped with barbeque grills and picnic tables. For added convenience, Flint Creek also has 1 private pavilion and 2 enclosed lodge halls. Every July 4th holiday, the water park holds it annual Fireworks Display enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. An annual haunted forest is held the Saturday before Halloween.

    The business district of Wiggins lies two miles outside Flint Creek's entrance gate which features grocery stores, specialty shops, fuel, a hospital, golf course, camping, bait and fishing supplies, video rentals, and restaurants.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  • 2.

    Creekside Farm Co.

    3 Reviews
    31 Photos
    81 Saves
    Kiln, Mississippi

    Once a main railway for lumber in Hancock County, this small 34-acre homestead, acquired in 2010, is home to a variety of farm animals, edible landscaping including multiple varieties of fruit trees, herbs, perennial vegetable beds and small annual vegetable gardens.

    Completely wooded at the time of purchase, the farm is still a work in progress. Daily farm life involves upgrading fences, training the vines in the 5-acre muscadine orchard, building animal pens, installing rain catchment systems, composting, harvesting, canning, baking, and our favorite……. feeding the furry and feathered friends.

    Pitch your tent in our wooded acreage nestled alongside the Bayou La Terre creek bed. Relax on the sand and watch the squirrels play or close your eyes to meditate with the sounds of nature. A true primitive camping experience awaits you. You can fish in the pond for your own dinner and gather eggs for breakfast.

    Try snacking on farm breads and biscuits with homemade jellies. Depending on the season, picking wild blackberries, newly planted (2021) blueberry orchard or some of the farm produce available gives a glimpse into the daily life of living at Creekside Farm.

    Our goal is to provide an unplugged experience for you to unwind and get back to nature so you can release the stress of every day and enjoy the nature and serenity of our little farm.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS

    3.

    Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    33 Saves
    De Soto National Forest, Mississippi

    This horse trail is approximately 23.7 miles long and moderate in difficulty. Big Foot Horse Trail consists of four loops ranging in length from 5 to 11 miles. A ride of almost any desired length can be made by combinations of these loops. Most of the trails run parallel to roads, making it possible to enter the trail at any point.

    Facilities at the camp include: parking areas; hitching rails; primitive camping; sanitary facilities (chemical toilets); drinking water for horses only (not for human consumption); picnic tables; and grills. Two ponds and Tuxachanie Creek provide water for animal use.

    Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp are open year-round unless weather conditions require the area to be closed. No user fees required.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    Camper-submitted photo from Clearwater RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Clearwater RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Clearwater RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Clearwater RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Clearwater RV Park

    4.

    Clearwater RV Park

    1 Review
    5 Photos
    2 Saves
    Picayune, Mississippi
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Pine
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Pine
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Pine
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Pine

    5.

    Big Pine

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    4 Photos
    4 Saves
    Wilmer, Alabama
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $27 - $37 / night


Recent Equestrian Reviews In Gulfport

16 Reviews of 5 Gulfport Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS
    February 24, 2024

    Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS

    Primative but free

    Campgrounds are beautiful with line forests surrounding the sites. Utilities are primitive but expected for a free campground. Watch where you step! Lots of horse poop.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Clearwater RV Park
    January 16, 2024

    Clearwater RV Park

    Nice, relaxing, quiet rv park

    Me and my husband wanted a nice little getaway from the house so we decided to try out Clear water. It’s a very nice and relaxing rv park. I told my hubby it’s a retirement home but for campers 😅 a lot of snow birds from Michigan! We had a great time especially loved the fire ring we had on our lot which was great to have during the cold weather. Most of the other campgrounds I’ve been to haven’t had any kind of fire rings. The man that runs it takes very good care of the campground and when you buy firewood he actually bring it to you at your lot which was really great! They had a beautiful lit up pond with a fountain and water wheel at night. We had our two daughters with us which they loved going on a walk around the park and looking at the ducks. Just about everyone is friendly there. I’m going to go ahead and give it 5 stars but I wish there would have been a playground in the campground, but I understand they typically have snowbirds and not a lot of young couples with kids. But it was still nice and we really enjoyed it! They had a park down the road so we decided to just drive and take the girls to it. There is also a family dollar/dollar tree and a dollar general down the road which was about less then 4-5 mins away which was great and very convenient.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    February 23, 2022

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Lots of space to get in and enjoy the water or just chill!

    Flint Creek is our go to for a quick weekend camping trip. The spots are big, although there are a few waterside ones that are more of a deck style and limit lateral space. With a few different loops, there is a variety of spaces throughout the park. There is even a primitive camping spot for those folks who want nothing to do with modern necessities.

    The park itself is huge with a few beaches in and out of the camping areas. Folks can get sites on the water and pull their boats right up next to their rigs.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    December 5, 2021

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Will come back!

    First time staying here and was pleasantly surprised. The spot was quiet, the check-in was easy, and the sunrise over the lake was great.

    All the hookups worked great and I had a nice lake view spot. It was pretty quiet on the Thursday evening I camped in early December, and I’ll be coming back again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    September 8, 2021

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Mismanaged

    This is essentially 3 separate campgrounds under one location. Sites with sewer hookups are scant & located on sand & dirt sites..we were told we could go into the Mohawk campground and try to find a cement site with sewer hookup, but we found what looked liked homeless encampments (long term residents)...There were also sites with just a pup tent or canopy on them, which led us to think people were paying for 1 site and staking claim to several others.. We found a pretty, concrete, flat site in Seneca campground & some guy came running out demanding to know if this was our site.. Overall, it seems the ‘residents’ run the place...The bathhouses were filthy and trash was overflowing out of cans. We did not stay, but they were gracious to refund our money..Disappointing the campgrounds are unappealing, since the natural areas are so promising.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    January 27, 2021

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Beautiful lake view

    Second time at Flint Creek in Wiggins Mississippi. Stayed during the middle of January of 2021 on site 29.

    The back of the site backs up to the lake, with plenty of beach to fish or hangout. This site would be perfect during the summer if you wanted to swim. The site had full hookups with 50amp connection. Plenty of space between sites. Also there are several shower/restrooms located throughout the Seneca Campground.

    Only thing negative about the site was that it was not level. I had to add an extra step to get in and out of my travel trailer.

    Will definitely go back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    January 5, 2021

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Subpar at best

    Primitive campsite had lots of trash on the ground (kids socks, plastic, toilet paper). Port-o-pottys were disgusting. Stayed one night on my cross country drive and it was one night too many.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    December 13, 2020

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Nice and quiet

    Site 141 was in a very wooded area at the far end of all three RV areas. We stayed during the second weekend of Dec. weather was brisk with a small amount of rain on Saturday. Had a beautiful view of the water where you could fish. This spot was so quiet and peaceful, no road noise was heard the entire 3 days. There were a few other campers in neighboring spots but the rest of the area was sparsely packed.

    The only issue I had with the spots were they were all uneven, but somehow I was able to level my 37’ travel trailer on the first try without any leveling aids.

    The only thing I had negative review of was how low the water spigot was in the ground. But overall I would stay in this exact spot again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    November 3, 2020

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Worth the money

    My boyfriend and I car camp and try to stay in primitive areas for the lesser (or no) fees. This site was $15 for primitive camping but included a water spigot as well as port-o-potties. There were also fire rings at each camping site.

    We stayed here during Halloween and it was pretty crowded. We prefer more secluded camping sites, and this campground provides plenty of space despite being so packed. There were several RV campgrounds that had decorations and trick-or-treating.

    We didn’t have any problems with rowdy kids or quiet time. Everybody was mostly respectful. We did encounter coyote, deer, and lots of talkative geese, so be prepared for some wildlife interaction.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    June 20, 2019

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Tons of sites and something for everyone!

    Flint creek has TONS of sites with full hook ups in 30 and/or 50 amp and even a primitive (water only) tent sites. Different sections allow folks to feel like they are away from the crowds.  Price is absolutely reasonable and there is night security by staff and local law enforcement.

    The water park has a ton of slides and will keep kids young and old entertained sliding down the hill into the lake.

    Several swimming holes and boat ramps lets you enjoy the lake however you want.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    June 20, 2019

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Nice and Woodsy

    Flint Creek has a little of everything for everyone. There’s a large lake which is good fishing (there’s a boat launch in the park and in the campground itself) beach swimming areas (one for day use and the other for the campers) there’s an updated water park with slides and a lazy river. The water for this is pumped in from the lake so it’s not a fresh blue water like in a swimming pool! There’s a section of first come first served campsites and a section of reservation only sites. All the sites are blacktopped and are very nice. The bathhouses could use some attention though. The town of Wiggins has lots of restaurants and grocery stores very close by.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    July 18, 2018

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Great place to camp!

    This is a great place to camp. Swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, and small playground available. The water park is not anything “great”, but it’s something for little kids ($12) per person.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    June 30, 2018

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Nice Park

    The best sites are the first come first serve sites. These sites are in the Mohawk area. I would avoid the Kahaka area if you want a beach area as there isn’t one. All the bathrooms have no air conditioning. There are boat launches and many sites that you can anchor your boat at or near by.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek Waterpark
    February 11, 2017

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Flint creek

    Loved, loved this Campground...This was always our go-to. Lake is always great. Nearby Hiking trail a few geocaches and then there is the water park... I grew up in the old water park and it was great but when they upgraded, and it needed an upgrade bad, all the prices for pat Harrison went up... They have just started clearing the brush around the campsites, much needed, but there are so many things that are in disrepair and are taking a back seat to the water park. The bathrooms are always clean and in great working order... And the views of the lake are phenomenal. I gave it the rating because I see so much potential that is not being used.



Guide to Gulfport

Camping near Gulfport, Mississippi, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the beach: Many campers enjoy the nearby beaches. One reviewer mentioned, "The beach is beautiful white sand and is not crowded at all" at Dauphin Island Campground.
  • Wildlife watching: Campers often spot various wildlife. A visitor at Fontainebleau State Park Campground shared, "Tons of wildlife to be seen. The raccoons are smart, and not scared of humans, lol."
  • Fishing and boating: Many campgrounds, like Davis Bayou Campground, are located near water, making them perfect for fishing and boating. One camper noted, "The location to Ocean Springs and Biloxi is perfect."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Buccaneer State Park Campground said, "Treasure Cove toilet/shower facility was heated and clean with ample TP."
  • Spacious sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites. One camper at Cajun RV Park mentioned, "Great camp site. Quiet, well lit. Pull thrus available."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of the staff. A visitor at All About Relaxing RV Park said, "The staff is super. One of the best parks that we have stayed at, ever."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A camper at Pearl River WMA - Crawford Landing noted, "Restrooms are portable, no showers, no light."
  • Noise from trains: If you're sensitive to noise, be aware that some campgrounds, like Cajun RV Park, are near train tracks. One reviewer mentioned, "The only negative was the train noise at night."
  • Check for site size: Some sites may not be suitable for larger RVs. A camper at Fontainebleau State Park Campground advised, "We do not recommend this site for any pull trailers over 35’."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Bring snacks and drinks: Campgrounds like Buccaneer State Park Campground don’t have markets nearby, so stock up before you arrive. One camper mentioned, "No market."
  • Plan for wildlife: Kids will love spotting animals, but keep food secured. A camper at Davis Bayou Campground warned, "Raccoons around here will unzip your tent and rob you."
  • Explore nature trails: Many campgrounds have trails for hiking. A visitor at Dauphin Island Campground said, "There are lots of nature trails that are connected to the campground."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site dimensions: Make sure to verify the size of your site before booking. A camper at Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground noted, "Some sites are level & others not so much."
  • Call ahead for reservations: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Cajun RV Park mentioned, "Staff was great and even security on site."
  • Bring your own firewood: Many campgrounds, like Flint Creek Waterpark, don’t provide firewood. A camper noted, "NO firewood."

Camping around Gulfport, MS, offers a variety of experiences, from beach fun to wildlife encounters. Just be prepared for what each campground has to offer!

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Gulfport, MS is Flint Creek Waterpark with a 3.9-star rating from 14 reviews.

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